I could happily list many more, and I will, in a bit. But first I must reassure you that having “so little time” will not be as much of an issue here as it may with other garden vegetables. Brassica juncea, B. rapa var. japonica, B. rapa var. narinosa, and Sinapis alba So many mustard greens, so little time? That’s only half true. There are dozens of types of this tasty cool-weather annual that you can grow, for a fact....
There are dozens of varieties of mustard, classified botanically as Brassica juncea, B. rapa var. japonica, B. rapa var. narinosa, and Sinapis alba. Slow and steady wins most races, but mustard greens do well with the opposite approach. They grow quickly, and this helps them avoid many of the pests and diseases that afflict other garden vegetables. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
Luckily, I’ve got everything from cucumbers in my veggie patch to cannas in my border, and thanks to this one simple method, they’ve never looked better. I live in a neighborhood of neatniks. Walking down my street, I always admire the beautifully tidy garden beds, replete with ornamental gravel or earthy bark, healthy plants springing forth and flourishing year after year. From borders to vegetable gardens, my neighbors never seemed to suffer the problems that I did....
Popularly known as living stones and pebble plants, lithops are colorful succulent plants that look fantastic in all types of decor. Lithops Care is fuss-free and we’ll guide you in detail on how to grow them easily! USDA Zones: Can be grown in all the zones as a houseplant Other Names: Pebble Plant, Living Stones Plant What are Lithops? Lithops are popular as ‘living stones’ as they closely resemble the rocks that surround them so that animals don’t eat them....
Growing pots and containers come in different shapes and sizes. Some are tall and some short, some are wide and some have a narrower mouth, which makes it difficult to realize their real measurement and volume. Therefore, it is important to do the homework and be aware of the sizes yourself and this is where our list of Plant Pot Sizes Inches to Gallon will come in handy. Plant Pot Sizes Inches to Gallon If the pot size is not appropriate, it might cause congestion of roots, deprivation of adequate nutrients, and ultimately, dying of the plant....
If you are like me, you probably end the summer with way too many cherry tomatoes from your garden. Or at least, more that you can eat. Don’t let that overabundance go to waste! You can use them to make homemade sun dried cherry tomatoes. Read on to learn how incredibly easy it is to make DIY sun dried cherry tomatoes with just a couple of simple tools and ingredients....
What are water soluble fertilizers? To understand what water-soluble fertilizers are and how they work, you first need to understand how plants access nutrients. Plants acquire nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential soil-based elements through their roots. But it isn’t until you fully water plants—or they get a good, soaking rain—that soil-based elements become accessible to your plants’ roots. Once watered, your plants’ roots draw in much-needed moisture and the nutrients present in the resulting soil solution....
By Matt Gibson Plants that grow in water are called hydrophytes, or macrophytes. Some water plants can grow in water for their entire lives, while others can be propagated, or regrown in water, but need to be transplanted into soil once they develop roots in order to get the nutrients they need to thrive. Water plants that can survive in water indefinitely are split into four different categories: deepwater plants, floating plants, marginal plants, and oxygenated plants....
Take a look at the Best Shrubs for Containers here. Outdoor Indirect Sunlight Plants for Containers 1. Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia spp 2. Persian shield 3. Coleus 4. Caladium 5. Fuchsia 6. Oxalis 7. Creeping Jenny 8. Ivy Look at the Best Outdoor Plants with Purple Leaves here Know all the advantages of growing a container garden here 9. Elephant Ear Plant Botanical Name: Colocasia With heart-shaped, large leaves borne on fat stalks, this plant can look interesting....
If you are bored of growing solid-colored houseplants, then try these Indoor Plants with White Striped Leaves. These stripy specimens look great in every room! Check out awesome black striped houseplants here Beautiful Indoor Plants with White Striped Leaves 1. Birkin Philodendron Botanical Name: Philodendron ‘Birkin’ The large, heart-shaped leaves of this plant have stunning stripes of white that contrast really well with the glossy, dark green color of the foliage....
Here are 3 ways to grow more food this year: Grow UP! – There are many benefits to growing food vertically. You’ll save valuable garden space, but you’ll also reduce insect and disease problems and make harvesting a snap – no more stooping, bending, or trying to negotiate your way through a tangle of vines to hunt for hidden veggies. Growing vegetables vertically also allows you to space the plants closer together, resulting in a significant increase in yield....
In our croton growing guide, we discuss how to care for plants. And our guide to croton leaf drop addresses the species’ tendency to shed leaves under stress. Tropical garden croton, Codiaeum variegatum, is a striking foliage plant with bold, leathery leaves in shades of yellow, red, and green. Variegation creates a dazzling array of contrasting speckles, blotches, and veining for a unique and showy display. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
Many times, the biggest cost of gardening is buying soil. Well guess what, DIY potting soil is not only more cost effective than buying the commercial stuff, it’s also super simple to make! No matter what type of plant you want to grow, indoors or outside, you’ll find the perfect homemade potting mix recipe below. Once you learn how to make potting soil, you can be confident that you’re always using the best possible mix for every one of your plants....
And when I say “prayer plant,” I mean all the species grown as houseplants that are part of the Marantaceae family and that go by this common name, including marantas, calatheas (renamed and officially known as goeppertias), ctenanthes, and stromanthes. Prayer plants have gorgeous, patterned leaves. They are also sensitive to their growing conditions and known to be a bit fussy. While the occasional brown leaf tip is to be expected, if your houseplant is making this a habit, it might be a cry for help....
By Matt Gibson If you have stopped using plastic straws and invested in reusable metal straws, started separating your trash from your recyclables and are now hauling your recyclables off to a recycle center, or recently invested in reusable grocery bags to help cut down on plastic bag use, you are taking steps towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle and are trying to lower your carbon footprint, and we applaud your efforts....
And while there isn’t a lot of hard and fast science to back it up, generations of home gardeners swear by planting certain herbs next to mustard to enhance the taste as well. One thing I love about gardening is the planning, with seed catalogs, soil test results, graph paper, and maybe a cup of coffee at the ready. I find it especially gratifying to map out companion planting ahead of time....
Information Does your magnolia have yellow leaves this season? Magnolias can get yellow leaves for a variety of reasons. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the most common causes, and the best ways to address each of them. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: November 3, 2022 | 7 min read Magnolia trees are very hardy for flowering trees, and in quite a wide range of climate zones. With varieties that can live in zones 3-12, they are a very wide-ranging family of plants....
Information Trying to figure out if you should put some coffee grounds on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if coffee grounds are good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines if coffee grounds are safe for tomatoes, or if there are other alternatives. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: July 29, 2022 | 6 min read Growing tomatoes is a non-negotiable must for my garden each year....
Lawn sweeping can feel like a daunting chore, especially if it’s done manually. Some people even hire professional teams or individuals to clean up their yards, which sounds great at first glance. Table of Contents But… Leaves continue to fall and you will have to keep hiring professionals again and again, which will add up. For this reason, having your own lawn sweeper (also called a leaf sweeper) is a must....
QUESTION: I don’t have room for a garden at my house, but I want to grow my own tomatoes. Can I grow tomatoes in a five-gallon bucket?- Linda K ANSWER: Five-gallon buckets make convenient containers for growing tomatoes and allow you to grow up to six plants in a 10-foot space in your small garden, yard or container garden or in small spaces such as a balcony or patio. This is a great solution if you have limited space, but you want to have access to fresh tomatoes....
